Open Forum: The Importance of Guts in the Virgin Islands, Part 3

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Open Forum: The Importance of Guts in the Virgin Islands, Part 3

This third part in a series on the guts of the Virgin Islands will take us to the time when the European colonists encountered these islands still in their virgin state. The streams, guts, and small rivers were still flowing year-round, as they were from the beginning of the islands’ geological development.

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St. John Man Charged With Cocaine Possession

On March 21, police observed a St. John man at his residence as he transferred a duffle bag from one vehicle to another. The man drove the vehicle from his home and boarded the Car Ferry in St. John to Red Hook, said police.

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PSC Approves Five Solar Project Power Purchase Agreements

On Tuesday, the Public Services Commission held a regular meeting to discuss several matters pertaining to energy and water, with plans to move forward with renewable energy underway for the territory.

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Extreme Weather in the Caribbean Part 5: Wildfires

The Caribbean Region is prone to extreme weather events, such as strong hurricanes, earthquakes, and destructive volcanic eruptions. Other dangerous weather phenomena that may occur in the area are wildfires, especially during periods of drought and when the atmosphere is extremely dry.

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Man Turns Himself In, Unable to Post Bail

In July 2022 a report of a reckless driving complaint was filed. After an investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained for the arrest of a man on St. Croix on March 14, the V.I. Police Department reported.

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Woman on the Run From Georgia; Arrested on Warrant

A woman on the run from Georgia was arrested on a warrant Thursday, the V.I. Police Department reported.

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Districts’ Sentencing of First Fentanyl Case

According to court documents, from April 2021 to May 2021, a St. Thomas man mailed two packages containing pills from Georgia to St. Thomas. Both packages were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protections officers in San Juan, PR, and St. Thomas.

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Senate Agrees to Centennial Lump Sum and Solvency

Under existing law, upon a person’s 100th birthday, the commissioner of the Department of Human Services awards the Centennial Treasures Award of $4,000 to the recipient and upon the death of the centenarian, another $1,000 is awarded towards the recipient’s burial. Sen. Dwayne DeGraff sought to

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USVI Department of Tourism Attends Seatrade Cruise Global Trade Show in Fort Lauderdale

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism celebrates another successful year of participation at the annual Seatrade Cruise Global trade show. Seatrade is the cruise industry’s leading annual business-to-business event, bringing together buyers and suppliers from 140 countries and over 300

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Senate Proposes $2.5 Million for School Construction and Maintenance

Senators Donna A. Frett-Gregory, Marise C. James, Angel L. Bolques, Jr, and Marvin A. Blyden worked collectively to propose legislation for the Department of Education during Tuesday’s Committee on Budget, Appropriation, and Finance.

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Charles Harwood Demolition Starts in April

The demolition of the condemned Charles Harwood Memorial Complex is scheduled to begin April 24, Justa Encarnacion, V.I. Health commissioner, said at a press briefing Wednesday. FEMA approved the rebuild of $300 million, saying it was more cost-effective to replace than repair.

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Savannah Lyons Anthony Screens Her Debut Film "A Blue Estate"

The St. John community poured into Bajo El Sol Gallery in Mongoose Junction Saturday evening for back-to-back screenings of "A Blue Estate," a short film written, produced, and directed by Savannah Lyons Anthony.

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Weekend Calypso Tent Set For High School Auditorium

An Easter Weekend tradition returns to stage at the Ruth Thomas Auditorium on Sunday night. Eight calypso artists are ready to showcase their ability to make up a song on the spot at the Bouy Ah Bouy, Big Man Ah Big Man Competition.

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Elections Board Approves $473k Budget Request

After getting a closer look at their projected spending for Fiscal Year 2024, members of the Board of Elections approved a tentative budget of $427,860. Action by the board took place Tuesday at a special session.

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Photo Focus: Transfer Day Great Debate At UVI

The 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee (ECC), in collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands, held an informative and spectacular debate, “Constitution Vs. Status Quo."

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Photo Focus: Easter Camping on St. Croix

The Easter holiday weekend has come to a close. For many Crucians, the camping began on Maundy Thursday, while others began setting up their campgrounds as early as mid-March. Crucians are known to take “glamping” to a whole other level with full appliances, platforms, and some would argue

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Breaking Dawn: A Skimboarder Wakes Up with the Waves

Magens Bay Beach is a hot spot for early risers who want to enjoy the beach before the world of tourism awakes. Part 1 of this series features a Virgin Islander who has a deep love and excitement for the sport of skimboarding.

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Fahie Seeks House-Arrest Breaks

After nearly 10 months of house arrest, former-British Virgin Islands Premier Andrew Fahie wants to get out of his daughters’ apartment now and then.

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Historical Society Hosts Cruz Bay Youth History Tour

Easter’s just a week away. Soon, the children of St. John will roam the rolling grounds of Government House at the Battery for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. This weekend, there was a different hunt on a wider field. Some of the island’s youth gathered Saturday at Nazareth Lutheran Church for

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Weekend Calypso Tent Set For High School Auditorium

An Easter Weekend tradition returns to stage at the Ruth Thomas Auditorium on Sunday night. Eight calypso artists are ready to showcase their ability to make up a song on the spot at the Bouy Ah Bouy, Big Man Ah Big Man Competition.

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Swanson Struck Gold at the Pot O’ Gold Road Race

St. Croix’s Southside Road came alive on Sunday, March 19, as thirty-five cyclists of all ages competed in six divisions at the Virgin Islands Cycling Federation’s (VICF) Pot O’ Gold Road Race.

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Weekend Calypso Tent Set For High School Auditorium

An Easter Weekend tradition returns to stage at the Ruth Thomas Auditorium on Sunday night. Eight calypso artists are ready to showcase their ability to make up a song on the spot at the Bouy Ah Bouy, Big Man Ah Big Man Competition.

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Three Islands, Three Homes, Three Personalities

Depending on your budget, finding an affordable home in the Virgin Islands can be an adventure. It’s also a matter of addressing what works for you. Three homes on the market now represent a sliver of what’s available in their district, exemplifying the personalities of each district’s real estate.

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Thursday Will Be Mostly Sunny, 81°F

Updated 3/23/23 at 12:02 a.m. AST VI SOURCE WEATHER UPDATES Series: "Extreme Weather in the Caribbean 3/18/23: A NEW WEEKLY WEATHER VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE! Part 1: Caribbean Earthquakes and Tsunamis Part 2: Caribbean Volcanoes Part 3: Rip Currents Part 4: Hurricanes THUR

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St. John Scarlet Ibis Said Goodbye Again to Snowy Egret Friend

It’s March and once again the snowy egret has left the wetland area near my house in Fish Bay on St. John. I believe this same bird was friendly with the scarlet ibis last year and returned for the winter so they could hang out together again.

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Missing Person: Albert Williams

71-year-old Albert Williams of St. Thomas has been missing since Monday, the V.I. Police Department reported.

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Fond Memories Abound After Judy Grybowski’s Passing

A public memorial is being planned to remember the life of Dr. Judith Grybowski, a foundational member of the College of the Virgin Islands School of Nursing. Grybowski died March 16 at the age of 85.

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High Court Overturns Dismissal in St. Croix Alumina Lawsuit

A bid by survivors of alumina workers who sued over silica dust exposure they said made them sick got a second chance to succeed by the Virgin Islands Supreme Court. In a recent opinion, justices of the high court dismissed a lower court decision reached in 2020 that denied petitions by survivors

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Kmart Employee Accused of Sexually Assaulting Customer

A Kmart store employee has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a customer, the V.I. Police Department reported Monday.

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Senate Proposes $2.5 Million for School Construction and Maintenance

Senators Donna A. Frett-Gregory, Marise C. James, Angel L. Bolques, Jr, and Marvin A. Blyden worked collectively to propose legislation for the Department of Education during Tuesday’s Committee on Budget, Appropriation, and Finance.

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Missing Person: Timothy Allan Haines

Timothy Allan Haines has been reported missing, the V.I. Police Department reported Tuesday.

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